1879
Tow Truck
Reference: #8285 · released in 2006
Themes: Technic
The LEGO Tow Truck set, released in 2006 in the Technic theme, holds 1879 parts. This functional tow truck is equipped with rack and pinion front wheel steering, and an operating crane, winch and lift. Its rear telescopic towing mechanism lifts pneumatically to rescue stranded vehicles, while the ratchet-regulated winch secures the load. Open the hood to reveal the detailed V6 engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan. Side compartments conceal manual controls for raising the hook or extending and lowering the boom.
This set from LEGO includes a total of 1879 parts distributed across 180 distinct unique parts.
Set parts (180)
![Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/2444/0.jpg)
![Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/2654/0.jpg)
![Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/2905/71.jpg)
![Technic Gear 24 Tooth [New Style with Single Axle Hole]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/3648b/71.jpg)
![Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/3700/4.jpg)
![Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/3703/0.jpg)
![Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/3895/0.jpg)
![Dish 4 x 4 Inverted [Radar]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/3960/80.jpg)
![Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Round Holes [Old Style]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/4019/71.jpg)
![Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/4589/46.jpg)
![Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/6538b/0.jpg)
![Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/6538b/71.jpg)
![Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch [Toothed]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/6542a/72.png)
![Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/32000/0.jpg)
![Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/32000/71.jpg)
![Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/32054/4.jpg)
![Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/32054/0.jpg)
![Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/32064b/0.png)
![Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/32269/71.jpg)
![Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/41669/36.jpg)
![Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/43898/80.jpg)
![Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/45590/0.jpg)
![Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/59426/72.jpg)
![Technic Pin Connector Round [No Slot]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/75535/71.png)
![Technic Pin Connector Round [No Slot]](https://static.toytrust.app/brands/img/lego/elements/75535/80.jpg)
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